Merrithew SPX Max Reformer Configuration guide

For video assembly
instructions, visit
merrithew.com/
eq-assembly
Reformer
with Vertical Stand
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
Please review this important assembly, safety and warranty information about your
new Merrithew™equipment and keep it handy for future reference.

Safety and Usage
WARNING: As witH ANy athletic activity, the use of exercise
equipment involves risk of injury, damage and / or death.
By choosing to use MERRITHEW™equipment, you and/or
your clients/patients assume responsibility for that risk,
not the people who sold you the equipment, distribute
and/or manufacture it.
Care and caution must be taken, as there are some
inherent dangers when using any exercise equipment.
For inexperienced or first-time users, Pilates equipment
should only beused under the supervision of a trained
professional.
wStanding or lowering the Reformer requires two people.
Werecommend you have someone to assist and spot you
when standing the Reformer upright.
wWhen standing and storing this Reformer, choose a low traffic
area, away from children, pets, windows and mirrors.
wSelect a level area of the room to store your Reformer,
makingsure the floor in the storage area is a solid flat surface
(softer surfaces suchas carpet, sponge or other soft flooring
are not recommended) and is completely clear.
wTo prevent unsafe or improper use of MERRITHEW equipment,
please read all assembly and safety information thoroughly and
follow directions carefully. Contact the manufacturer if you
have any questions or concerns.
wPlease also ensure that you and your clients/patients have
received proper instruction regarding the correct and safe use
ofthis equipment.
BY USING THIS EQUIPMENT, YOU ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FORYOUR OWN ACTIONS.
This supplement includes guidelines for setup and usage
oftheSPX®Max Reformer with Vertical Stand.
For further questions or technical assistance, please email
[e-mail]
Maintenance
and Safety Check
Like any fitness equipment, components aresubject to wear
andstress.
Proper maintenance and timely replacement of your
equipment orcomponent parts is your responsibility as
ithelps reduce the riskofinjury.
We advise you to consult the Large Equipment Inspection
andMaintenance Schedule in the Owner’s Manual enclosed
withyourshipment or obtain a copy online at
merrithew.com/support/maintenance
FAILURE TO PERFORM RECOMMENDED SAFETY CHECKS, OR
USING THE MACHINE WITH IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, BROKEN
OR WORN PARTS, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
Part Identification
1 Floating Safety Tab (2)
2 Chrome Adjuster Bar
3 Footbar
4 Stand
SPX MAX REFORMER OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT!
This SPX®Max Reformer model is equipped with a Vertical
Stand, allowing it to be stored in an upright position.
These instructions cover safe handling and storage of your
equipment with the Vertical Stand. For general Reformer
assembly questions, and detailed instructions, information
and parts identification, please consult your Owner’s
Manual or refer to the SPXMax assembly video in the
customercare section ofmerrithew.com.
We advise you to consult the Large Equipment Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule in yourOwner’s Manual for
the daily, weekly, and monthly checklist that will keep your
equipment in tip-top shape.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY
BEFOREBEGINNING.
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3
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2

Standing the Reformer Upright
Please read these instructions completely before beginning or refer to our online assembly video at: merrithew.com/eq-assembly
2. Move the chrome adjuster bar [6] to set
the footbar [7] into the lowest position.
5. Position all five springs [28]in the
gearbar[8].
8. Using your foot, pull out one leg of the
Stand [54], until it is fully folded out and in
line with the Reformer rails [14]. Repeat for
the Stand on the other side.
It is strongly recommended that
footwear is worn during this step.
9. Ensure that the Floating Safety Tabs
[53] on bothsides are hanging vertically
just above the chrome adjuster bar [6].
Wiggle the Reformer slightly to ensurethe
Reformer is solidly set inplace.
Besure toselect a level area when
storing yourReformer upright.
1. If attached, first remove the vertical
frame or Accessory Boards such as a
Jumpboard, Cardio-Tramp, Rotational
Diskboard, etc.
Refer to Page 20 of the Reformer Owner’s
Manual for instructions onremoving the
vertical frame.
4. Place the carriage stopper [47] in the
secondposition.
7. To stand the Reformer, lift itupwards,
while carefully moving one hand and then
the other, to the side rails [14]. Continue
lifting the Reformer until it is fully upright
and resting on the footbar [7] [fig. A].
Two people are required for this
step. When standing and storing this
Reformer, choose a low traffic area,
away from children, pets, windows
andmirrors.
3. Place the gearbar [8] in the
secondposition.
6. Grasp the front end crossbar with
both hands and lift the Reformer.
Keep the Reformer below 48"/122 cm
(approximately waist-height) to prevent the
frame from making contact with the floor.
Roll the Reformer to the storage area.
Take care when lifting the Reformer
toavoid injury.
A
3

Lowering the Reformer
To ensure your safety two people are required to lower a Reformer.
2. Holding the Reformer in place, use your
foot to push in one leg of the stand [54],
until it is fully folded under the wooden
standing platform [1]. Repeat for the stand
on the other side.
It is strongly recommended that
footwear is worn during this step.
5. Continue lowering the Reformer.
Bringto waist-height to prevent the frame
from making contact with the floor, and
roll the Reformer toits destination.
1. To prepare to lower the Reformer,
position one hand on each of the
side rails [14]of the Reformer.
4. Shift one hand to grasp the front end
crossbar, then the other hand.
3. Walk your hands up the rails [14]as
you back up and lower the Reformer
towardsyou.
Werecommend a second person
assists you in holding the Reformer.
6. Reset the the carriage stopper [47],
footbar [7]and springs [28]as desired
and attach the vertical frame or accessory
boards if needed.
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IMPORTANT
Please keep this manual in a safe place.
If you have questions, issues or are missing parts:
Do NOT return this unit to your local retailer,
please contact the manufacturer directly.
Email [e-mail]
phone [phone] x 288
toll-free in North America 1.800.910.0001 or
United Kingdom 0800.328.5676